Fertilizer Mixing and Nutrient Understanding Quiz

Describe how to mix this fertilizer for use in the greenhouse/inside plants.

• Mix 1 teaspoon per gallon of water

• Mix 1 tablespoon per gallon of water

• Mix 1 cup per gallon of water

• Mix 1 tablespoon per liter of water

Describe how to mix the fertilizer if you are using it outside. Include how much water and fertilizer you use.

• Mix 1 tablespoon per gallon of water

• Mix 1 teaspoon per gallon of water

• Mix 1 cup per gallon of water

• Mix 1 tablespoon per liter of water

What does 24-8-16 mean?

• 24% nitrogen, 8% phosphorus, 16% potassium

• 24% phosphorus, 8% nitrogen, 16% potassium

• 24% potassium, 8% nitrogen, 16% phosphorus

• 24% nitrogen, 8% potassium, 16% phosphorus

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If you have 100 pounds of this fertilizer, how many pounds of potash?

• 16 pounds

• 8 pounds

• 24 pounds

• 32 pounds

If you have 2000 pounds of this fertilizer, how many pounds of nitrogen should there be?

• 480 pounds

• 320 pounds

• 160 pounds

• 240 pounds

Does the box contain anything other than nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium?

• Yes, it contains copper and iron

• No, it only contains these three

• Yes-magnesium

• Yes, it contains calcium and sulfur

What format is the nitrogen given?

• Water soluble

• Granular

• Liquid

• Powder

What format is the phosphorus given?

• Water soluble

• Granular

• Liquid

• Powder

If you add too much fertilizer to the plant, how can you fix it?

• Flush the soil with water

• Add more fertilizer

• Leave it as is

• Add more soil

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What can you observe about a plant that has a nutrient deficiency?

• Yellowing leaves

• Bright green leaves

• Rapid growth

• Thick stems

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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